Dylan Kerr talks about Kaiser Chiefs and sparks a huge controversy: What did he say! | OneFootball

Dylan Kerr talks about Kaiser Chiefs and sparks a huge controversy: What did he say!

From the sidelines of American soccer to the heart of Soweto's dreams, former PSL coach Dylan Kerr has cast his vision boldly into the South African football sphere. He presents himself not merely as another candidate, but as the potential architect to finally dismantle Kaizer Chiefs' nearly decade-long league championship barren run.

Currently lending his expertise to Soccer Stars United in the USA, a role he began in January, Kerr's gaze seems firmly fixed on Naturena. His confidence emerges after a brief, one-month third stint with Marumo Gallants ended in July 2024, adding another chapter to his extensive South African resume—a journey that includes tenures at Black Leopards, TTM, Baroka FC, and the now-defunct Moroka Swallows.

"What if?" is the question Kerr answers with unwavering self-assurance. To him, the Amakhosi's prolonged wait for Premiership glory, last tasted under Stuart Baxter in 2015, is a puzzle he is equipped to solve. He stakes his claim on a powerful dual foundation: a proven ability to ignite player potential and a celebrated track record of nurturing elite talent.

His promise is delivered with characteristic flair: "If I were to be offered a job at Kaizer Chiefs, I would swim across the Mediterranean Sea right into Kaizer Motaung’s house," he declared to SoccerBeat. "You want the league? I can do it."

For Kerr, the proof is in the personnel spread across the PSL landscape. He points to a formidable legacy—a network of players he mentored who now star for the nation's top clubs. From Fawaaz Basadien and Sibongiseni Mthethwa to Evidence Makgopa, George Matlou, and Thato Khiba, he sees a living portfolio of his developmental prowess. "If you look at the players that play for Chiefs, Pirates, Sundowns, and Stellenbosch FC... plenty of them were my players," Kerr asserted, framing this as undeniable evidence of his pedigree.

The cornerstone of his philosophy, however, transcends mere talent identification. It rests on a profound belief in connection and resilience, best exemplified by his crowning South African achievement: the 2021 Nedbank Cup win with TTM. "During COVID-19, I had 28 players, got two weeks to train, and went on to win the final," he recounted, highlighting his ability to forge a winning spirit against all odds. "It doesn’t matter who you are... as long as you always get the players to put on the jersey and go play and fight for you on the field. So, that is all it takes."

In this narrative, Dylan Kerr paints himself not just as a coach seeking a job, but as a man with a specific, player-driven blueprint for glory, daring one of South Africa's most storied clubs to imagine a different future—with him at the helm.